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(lar-val) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to the immature form of an insect before it becomes an adult.

Example Sentence

The frog is currently in its larval stage.

More Example Sentences

Many insects have a larval form before they grow up.

Synonyms

immature; young; juvenile

Antonyms

mature; developed

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Rhymes

  • arval
  • harvel
  • harvell
  • larval
  • marvel
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